The team will wear uniforms featuring a blue ribbon to support all victims of child abuse. Also, the names of each football player will adorn their jersey in recognition of their resolve and dedication to the team and the University.

Coach Bill O’Brien says after speaking with some of the team members, they together made the decision to add names to the jerseys. Players noted that by placing their names on the jerseys means they will hold each other accountable to uphold the traditions of Penn State football, both on and off the field.

The Nittany Lions are about to start the first full season in decades without Joe Paterno as head coach.

He died in January, two months after being fired by the trustees in the wake of Jerry Sandusky's arrest on child molestation charges. Sandusky awaits sentencing on 45 counts.

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